Annie Vanexem Email & Phone Number

Guelph, ON, CA

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Kitchener, Canada Area

Led a small team to support HSC's volunteer chapters with fundraising and awareness event planning, in addition to project management such as the planning of the National Conference (virtual and in-person formats), Community Education Forums, and oversight of the youth program and conference.Remotely empowered national team of volunteers to raise $1.4.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Highlights of successes include:Increased number of fundraising and awareness events held in support of the organization by 87% over 2015, to a total 150 events in 2019, supported by a staff of 2.Increased number of nationwide, volunteer-led Chapters from 23 to 30 in 4 years.Increased attendance at biennial National Conference by 23% to a total 313.

Support Huntington Society's volunteer chapters in planning local events to fundraise and/or build awareness of Huntington disease. Developed online project management tools to record and track event support materials and successes.

• Responsible for planning and execution of major fundraising events and supporting third party fundraisers.
• Developed strategic timelines for all events to streamline planning activities
• Working with a committee and co-workers, increased net profit of the Guelph Superhero Run by $10,000
• Supported a committee in raising over $40,000 for the 29th Annual Rotary Classic Fun Run in Cambridge
• Developed risk management protocols for all events, including cash handling procedures… Show more Responsible for planning and execution of major fundraising events and supporting third party fundraisers.
• Developed risk management protocols for all events, including cash handling procedures and in-house event emergency plans

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Planned and executed HFH Canada's 2nd largest National Conference & AGM to date, with over 300 delegates, 28 workshops, 3 keynotes, 10 networking dinners and 18 vendors
• Led a team to increase National Conference sponsorship by 84%
• HFH Canada's National Expert on Volunteer Engagement, leading regular training of Canadian Affiliate members, particularly Volunteer Services Personnel
• Through innovation and strategic planning, introduced the well-received First Timers' Breakfast… Show more
• Through innovation and strategic planning, introduced the well-received First Timers' Breakfast, and hot topic round table exchange
• Through calculated risk taking and star presentation skill, received approval to book an "unknown" keynote speaker who delegates ranked as their favourite speaker of any Conference to date

Guelph, Ontario

• Managed the volunteer program and department including:
• Maintained regular communication with all volunteers
• Developed, managed, and evaluated a volunteer recruitment strategy
• Managed and evaluated volunteer website and volunteer software.
• Developed and managed screening of volunteers and departmental risk management, as it pertains to volunteers
• Developed and managed volunteer orientations, trainings (ReStore safety, etc), and recruitment presentations… Show more Managed the volunteer program and department including:

Guelph, Canada

• Developed and maintained a full volunteer program including risk management, position development, recruitment, screening, orientation and recognition
• Managed a database of over 1000 active and inactive volunteers including regular communications through newsletters and emails
• Acted as staff support to planning committees for 1st and 2nd annual Women Build, as well as Centre Wellington Build
• Increased volunteer base by 50% over 2 year period; decreased ReStore volunteer… Show more
• Increased volunteer base by 50% over 2 year period; decreased ReStore volunteer turnover by 28% in first year
• Implemented recognition program including planning and execution of 2 annual volunteer recognition events Show less

Peterborough, Ontario And Guelph, Ontario

Guelph, Canada

Peterborough, Ontario

Palm Springs, California

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcomm), Honors, Hospitality And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: - Co-op Program - Graduation Formal Committee Chair - Residence Life Staff Member (received Guelph Residence.

Graduate Certificate, Special Event Management

- Courses included: Volunteer Management, Sponsorship & Fundraising, Innovations, Programming, Risk Management, Logistics - Planned two.